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Cathleen A. Giannetta, Partner Attorney
Construction, Employment, General Liability and Casualty, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Public Entity Defense, Subrogation,...
Phone:(332) 999-1260
Web:www.wshblaw.com
Address: 685 Third Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10017
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Law Firm:Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Lawyer:Cathleen A. Giannetta
Phone:(332) 999-1260
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Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Construction, Employment, General Liability and Casualty, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Public Entity Defense, Subrogation, Toxic Tort and Occupational Exposure, Transportation
Bio: Cathleen Giannetta is a partner in the New York and Connecticut offices of WSHB. An accomplished trial lawyer with over 35 years of experience and numerous verdicts in both state and federal court, Cathy has litigated extensively in the areas of product liability, New York Labor Law, professional liability, catastrophic injury, transportation, employment and toxic tort.Prior to joining the firm, Cathy was a founding member of the newly-formed Complex Litigation Team at the in-house law firm of a national insurance company, where she litigated and tried high exposure general liability, product liability, NY Labor Law and fire/flood subrogation matters. While there, she further developed her skills in cost-effective, efficient litigation while consistently delivering quality service and results.In her transportation practice, Cathy has successfully defended railroads against claims brought under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act and against wrongful death claims and other claims of serious injury resulting from railroad crossing accidents and derailments. Cathy is also well-versed in handling high exposure motor vehicle cases. In her employment practice, she has successfully represented railroads, corporations and municipalities in Title VII, ADA, and FMLA matters. She is also experienced in defending state law harassment and discrimination changes. In 2018, Cathy was appointed to the National Arbitration and Mediation’s (NAM) panel of employment law arbitrators.C
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Web:www.wshblaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Cathleen A. Giannetta, graduated from , is now employed by Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP at 685 Third Avenue, 18th Floor New York, NY 10017.

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Cathleen A. Giannetta's practice areas include Construction, Employment, General Liability and Casualty, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Public Entity Defense, Subrogation, Toxic Tort and Occupational Exposure, Transportation.

Cathleen A. Giannetta's college and law school education includes , . Other biographical background includes Cathleen Giannetta is a partner in the New York and Connecticut offices of WSHB. An accomplished trial lawyer with over 35 years of experience and numerous verdicts in both state and federal court, Cathy has litigated extensively in the areas of product liability, New York Labor Law, professional liability, catastrophic injury, transportation, employment and toxic tort.Prior to joining the firm, Cathy was a founding member of the newly-formed Complex Litigation Team at the in-house law firm of a national insurance company, where she litigated and tried high exposure general liability, product liability, NY Labor Law and fire/flood subrogation matters. While there, she further developed her skills in cost-effective, efficient litigation while consistently delivering quality service and results.In her transportation practice, Cathy has successfully defended railroads against claims brought under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act and against wrongful death claims and other claims of serious injury resulting from railroad crossing accidents and derailments. Cathy is also well-versed in handling high exposure motor vehicle cases. In her employment practice, she has successfully represented railroads, corporations and municipalities in Title VII, ADA, and FMLA matters. She is also experienced in defending state law harassment and discrimination changes. In 2018, Cathy was appointed to the National Arbitration and Mediation’s (NAM) panel of employment law arbitrators.C. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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